Product Name: Aluminium chloride
Synonyms: epapesticidechemicalcode013901;NSC 143016;PAC (salt);Pearsall;Praestol K2001;Trichloroaluminum;trichloroaluminum,anhydrous;trichloroaluminumsolutions
CAS: 7446-70-0
MF: AlCl3
MW: 133.34

EINECS: 231-208-1

Melting point 194 °C
Boiling point 180°C
density 2.44
vapor pressure 1 mm Hg ( 100 °C)
Fp 88 °C
storage temp. 2-8°C
solubility H2O: soluble
form powder
Water Solubility reacts
Sensitive Moisture Sensitive
Merck 14,337
Stability: Stable, but reacts violently with water. Prolonged storage may lead to pressure build-up - vent container periodically. Incompatible with alcohols and a variety of other materials (see complete MSDS sheet for full list).
Chemical Properties yellow to grey solid
General Description A white to gray powder with a pungent odor. Corrosive to tissue and toxic by ingestion.